Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 25 for adults and children.

Does the property allow pets?

No pets are allowed, but service animals are permitted.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Franz Josef Glacier, within a 5-minute drive of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. It is approximately 2.1 miles from Our Lady of the Alps and 2.3 miles from St James Anglican Church.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. There are no extra charges for children staying in existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Free cribs are available on request, and rollaway/extra beds are also available for free. Advance request is recommended.

Glenfern Villas

What guests think

At Glenfern Villas, travellers highlight spacious, comfortable self-catering villas with striking mountain and glacier views, friendly and helpful staff, and a quiet setting just outside Franz Josef that works well as a base for exploring.

Reviews frequently praise very clean units, well-equipped kitchens, handy laundry and covered parking, plus family-friendly touches like free DVDs and farm animals. Several guests report unreliable Wi-Fi, and a few note dated areas or small room quirks such as hot upstairs spaces, missing bedside lamps, or an uncomfortable extra bed. A practical, low-key stay for exploring the region.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate coin-operated laundry, covered parking, and extras like a free DVD/games library and on-site farm animals.

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Erine

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Immaculate 2 bedrooms villa, beautiful mountain view and plenty of space for a family of 4. They offered free DVDs, very clean coin operated laundry room. Plenty of coffee, tea selection and generous milk provided. Highly recommend to stay at 5 stars Glenfern villa.

10

Sharon

14 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,371 nights

Loved the private courtyard outside the property. The property is comfortable and has all the things needed at a self catering property. Friendly staff.

10

Matt

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent condition, lots of space. Great having undercover parking especially on the west coast!

10

Edwin

30 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Just outside of the town with great views of the mountains. The farm animals are fun to feed and pet. The staff were super friendly and accommodating.

10

Sneha

30 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved that we could park the car right in front of the house.

10

Deborah

9 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were very pleased with Glenfern Villas. The apartment was very clean and comfortable with a great covered parking area. This came in very handy since it was pouring rain. The staff was excellent and provided advice when our route was closed due to flooding.

10

Cynthia

6 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely gorgeous setting with a view of the glacier. Villa was comfortable (except for the lack of bedside lamps) with a nice kitchen and good beds. Loved that they had free DVDs available (which we took advantage of thanks to a very rainy afternoon and evening) and laundry facilities. The town of Franz Joseph Glacier was cute but food options weren't great - I'd suggest cooking in. Glad we had 2 nights here!

10

Aron

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place with sheep and highland cows. DVD library and kind front desk person.

10

Taylor

20 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I wish we had more time in Franz Josef! Our 1 night stay was wonderful. The villa was extremely clean, spacious, and had all the amenities we needed. There was complementary laundry soap provided and we were able to use the coin operated washer and dryer. The owner (I think she was the owner) was very friendly and gave us great tips about the area. It’s a quick 3 minute drive into town where there are restaurants, shops, cafes and a little grocery store. Best of all was the welcome party - her sweet dog!

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the villas as very clean and well-maintained, with only an isolated note suggesting housekeeping could improve.

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Paul Philip

18 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless roomy had everything within villa & also washing facilities & driers near their reception Becky wonderful at reception wonderful area peacefully tranquil it's an amazing area.Air liquid gold all the trees,quiet.Loved it.

10

Marie

28 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is clean and new. We loved our stay here!!

8

Katey

27 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean & comfortable albeit dated & basic but good value for money.

10

Ian

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and well presented. Excellent views of the mountains.

6

Prashanth

6 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cleaning service can be approved

10

Paul

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Management staff is very knowledgeable about what to see & do in the area. The accommodations were exceptionally clean & comfortable. 5 star rating.

10

ANTHONY

21 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and neat property. Very quiet considering proximity to Highway 6. Staff were very helpful, while late minute change to the numbers in my party were responded to both positively and tomely. Could not fault Glenfearn Villas, and would def stay there again.

10

Annabel

17 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and comfy stay. Close to the glacier.

10

Lysanne

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was perfect. Everything was clean with eco friendly products. Well stocked kitchen,with everything you need. Comfortable furniture and bed. Plus a view of the snow peaks mountains that you can’t beat. Hostess was wonderful :)

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Taylor

20 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I wish we had more time in Franz Josef! Our 1 night stay was wonderful. The villa was extremely clean, spacious, and had all the amenities we needed. There was complementary laundry soap provided and we were able to use the coin operated washer and dryer. The owner (I think she was the owner) was very friendly and gave us great tips about the area. It’s a quick 3 minute drive into town where there are restaurants, shops, cafes and a little grocery store. Best of all was the welcome party - her sweet dog!

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Rooms

Spacious, comfortable self-catering villas with well-equipped kitchens and scenic mountain or glacier views; generally quiet. A few note dated fittings, unreliable Wi-Fi, and minor quirks like a hot upstairs, missing bedside lamps, or an uncomfortable extra lounge bed.

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Erine

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Immaculate 2 bedrooms villa, beautiful mountain view and plenty of space for a family of 4. They offered free DVDs, very clean coin operated laundry room. Plenty of coffee, tea selection and generous milk provided. Highly recommend to stay at 5 stars Glenfern villa.

10

Susan

14 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely little villa, perfect for an overnight stay. Was very hot upstairs and would have benefitted from a hanging ceiling fan, as there was nowhere convenient to plug the pedestal fan.

10

Martin

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The villa was spacious and the host was welcoming. View from the living area was great. Good place to relax

10

Anthony

16 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Good view of glacier

8

Patricia

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Boendet förstjänar 5 stjärnor men wifi funkar knappt, framförallt när många gäster använder wifi samtidigt. Mobil täckning också dåligt så man måste åka in till Franz Josef för att kunna använda internet. För övrigt ett perfekt boende; stort, rent och mycket trevlig personal.

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Walter

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great Place. Staff A , clean Only problem was we booked for 3people and the extra Bed in Lounge was quite uncomfortable and short. Otherwise would highly recommend

10

Carol

13 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this place! Big enough for our family of 5. Kitchen area was super well stocked. They had games and videos to borrow - Yahtzee! Enjoyed the things to do in the area.

10

Cynthia

6 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely gorgeous setting with a view of the glacier. Villa was comfortable (except for the lack of bedside lamps) with a nice kitchen and good beds. Loved that they had free DVDs available (which we took advantage of thanks to a very rainy afternoon and evening) and laundry facilities. The town of Franz Joseph Glacier was cute but food options weren't great - I'd suggest cooking in. Glad we had 2 nights here!

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TITUS

8 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very very quiet Clean and neat Views are unbelievable

6

Brent

22 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place, but pretty expensive and the wifi doesn’t work.

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Service

Service is repeatedly praised as warm, knowledgeable, and proactive, with staff offering helpful local advice and resolving issues quickly.

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David

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Some areas a bit tired and needing upgrade/maintenance to justify the expensive price tag (but that seems to be franz josef all over) but on the whole it was a comfortable nice place to stay. Friendly helpful staff

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Alonzo

3 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had such a wonderful stay! The guy at the front desk, I believe his name was Damian, was so helpful and gave us great advice on hikes and places to eat.

10

Vincent

24 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing. Courteous staff. Comfortable. Serene.

10

Paula

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved our stay here! Great accommodation, clean, spacious. 5mins drive into town. Beautiful views. Good location to get to both glaciers. Helpful staff on arrival and with booking helli flight. Would return! A little sanctuary- good eatery in town.

8

Walter

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great Place. Staff A , clean Only problem was we booked for 3people and the extra Bed in Lounge was quite uncomfortable and short. Otherwise would highly recommend

10

Deborah

9 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were very pleased with Glenfern Villas. The apartment was very clean and comfortable with a great covered parking area. This came in very handy since it was pouring rain. The staff was excellent and provided advice when our route was closed due to flooding.

10

Betina

8 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Super villa - fabulous view - very charming place - excellent service and staff. would have loved to stay longer.

10

Paul

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Management staff is very knowledgeable about what to see & do in the area. The accommodations were exceptionally clean & comfortable. 5 star rating.

10

Aron

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place with sheep and highland cows. DVD library and kind front desk person.

10

Lysanne

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was perfect. Everything was clean with eco friendly products. Well stocked kitchen,with everything you need. Comfortable furniture and bed. Plus a view of the snow peaks mountains that you can’t beat. Hostess was wonderful :)

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Location

Set just outside Franz Josef, it’s a short drive to town and glacier activities, with peaceful surroundings and scenic mountain views.

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Cynthia

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice one bedroom villa. Full kitchen with everything you need. Nice staff. Very quiet. Short drive into FJ. Wish we could have stayed longer to explore more.

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Paula

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved our stay here! Great accommodation, clean, spacious. 5mins drive into town. Beautiful views. Good location to get to both glaciers. Helpful staff on arrival and with booking helli flight. Would return! A little sanctuary- good eatery in town.

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Edwin

30 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Just outside of the town with great views of the mountains. The farm animals are fun to feed and pet. The staff were super friendly and accommodating.

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Anthony

16 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Good view of glacier

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SETH

19 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property. Sheep were on the property, which you could pet and feed. The villa was nice. We had a two bedroom. One queen bed and two twin beds for our kids. One full bathroom, another would have been nice, but the one worked well. It was very close to the downtown area, about one KM. there are several good restaurants and all the companies running excursions. Would have me problem recommending.

10

Karl

26 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is located just outside the main town which made star gazing wonderful. Spacious units with everything you would need for a stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful with identifying things to do and trails to walk.

10

Graham

31 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great accommodation with good facilities in the room. Couple minutes out of town but lovely area.

10

Ian

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice roomy villa with ample space for the 2 of us, the town was a 5 minute drive away. Laundry seemed more expensive than others on our travels

10

Annabel

17 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and comfy stay. Close to the glacier.

10

Margaret

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The perfect base to explore Franz Josef. Lovely area and beautiful setting.

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Dining

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Paula

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved our stay here! Great accommodation, clean, spacious. 5mins drive into town. Beautiful views. Good location to get to both glaciers. Helpful staff on arrival and with booking helli flight. Would return! A little sanctuary- good eatery in town.

10

Cynthia

6 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely gorgeous setting with a view of the glacier. Villa was comfortable (except for the lack of bedside lamps) with a nice kitchen and good beds. Loved that they had free DVDs available (which we took advantage of thanks to a very rainy afternoon and evening) and laundry facilities. The town of Franz Joseph Glacier was cute but food options weren't great - I'd suggest cooking in. Glad we had 2 nights here!

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Christopher

27 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfy a short drive to town. No shops nearby. Need to book a breakfast bundle by 18.00.

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Glenfern Villas

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1 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen Bed)

1 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen Bed & 1 Sofa Bed)

2 Bedroom Villa (2 Queen Beds)

2 Bedroom Villa (2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed)

1 Bedroom Villa (1 King Bed Or Twin Bed)

2 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen & 2 3 Single Beds)

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